Kain6th
Smash Ace
Doesn't seem like too many people will choose him.
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So do the lack of threads here mean pikachu is not as popular anymore?
- Thread starter Kain6th
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Actually pikachu looks like a great character to choose this time because as T0mmy said, Pichu evolved into a pikachu (yay!). I always really liked pika's costumes and pichu's attacks. Maybe people just aren't posting as much because they're interested in other characters like meta knight?
Sorry I don't know much about pika because i'm just a kirby main, but i think people need to appreciate pikachu more ^_^.
Sorry I don't know much about pika because i'm just a kirby main, but i think people need to appreciate pikachu more ^_^.
GenoWhirl_YEAH
Smash Cadet
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indeed pikachu rocks, and i will 4th main him or something :3
SmashBro99
Smash Champion
Pikachu is cool but I am interested in the new "cooler" characters.
Diddy, Sonic, Snake to name a few.
Pika is old news ;P
Diddy, Sonic, Snake to name a few.
Pika is old news ;P
No way, Pikachu can never be old news.
I actually like his buffs and his final smash, despite what people may say. All his smash attacks seem to have better killing potentials, especially the down smash. I heard the up smash got nerfed but still works the same way as in Melee. And Pikachu got more range and less lag time on his attacks, like Thunder. And his final smash should be able to get off at least a kill if used properly.
Pikachu forever!
I actually like his buffs and his final smash, despite what people may say. All his smash attacks seem to have better killing potentials, especially the down smash. I heard the up smash got nerfed but still works the same way as in Melee. And Pikachu got more range and less lag time on his attacks, like Thunder. And his final smash should be able to get off at least a kill if used properly.
Pikachu forever!
Speedwobbles223
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4th main wow how prestigious
SaxyPlayah
Smash Apprentice
Pikachu is my first love....i can never replace him, lol.
Ive never really mained pikachu. Hes just my best character, i dont use him a whole lot though. I believe that pikachu still has its popularity (Ash hasnt gotten a new partner yet as his pokemon tag along) so yeah, i guess people are just so caught up with the new characters being in brawl that they leave pikachu in their lost, forgotten memories.....
Ive never really mained pikachu. Hes just my best character, i dont use him a whole lot though. I believe that pikachu still has its popularity (Ash hasnt gotten a new partner yet as his pokemon tag along) so yeah, i guess people are just so caught up with the new characters being in brawl that they leave pikachu in their lost, forgotten memories.....
vesperview
Smash Hero
Well, none of the veterans get much attention lately unless they have gotten some serious changes.
Da Black Rabbit
Smash Journeyman
Though I still use Pikachu, I think he was slowed down in Melee so... Meh...
However, if he gets a speed boost in Brawl along the lines of his 64 Smash configuration... That'd be cool.
But I like Pikachu. In Melee, his forward smash is quick, has range, and on the safe side. He has the back flip up smash I LOVE, and who else has a projectile that runs down edges? I'll use him in Brawl but if I want speed I lean towards Sheik, Falco, and Fox... :/ And soon, Sonic.
However, if he gets a speed boost in Brawl along the lines of his 64 Smash configuration... That'd be cool.
But I like Pikachu. In Melee, his forward smash is quick, has range, and on the safe side. He has the back flip up smash I LOVE, and who else has a projectile that runs down edges? I'll use him in Brawl but if I want speed I lean towards Sheik, Falco, and Fox... :/ And soon, Sonic.
It's because Pikachu is nothing new to the SSB series. People tend to get excited more easily about new characters, and especially the addition of characters never seen before in Smash at all really cracks people up. Pikachu is just old stuff to them.
redphoenix526
Smash Apprentice
It may also be that Pikachu is old news when it comes to the Pokemon series in SSB. He's been in since the beginning, and in terms of the Pokemon universe, I see a lot more hype about Pokemon Trainer (mostly because of the 3-Pokemon use) and if Mewtwo is out (which I won't debate.) Also, we really haven't received anything new about Pikachu since his Final Smash.
The rAt
Smash Ace
Well said. For those of us who strongly anticipate the return of the almighty rAt (Pika, not me), we mostly know what to expect so there isn't a whole lot to discuss.
Also, one should also consider that most of the threads in the character specific forums are completely redundant and contain the same information and discussions.
PltnmNgl
Smash Journeyman
QFTx2
Not to mention, Pika is a balanced character. Balanced characters are never hyped. He doesn't have anything that brings him over the top like Oli or SS.
PokemonLegacy
Smash Apprentice
People probably don't see as much in Pikachu (Or any Pokemon for that matter) is under-appreciated is because of the anime. Just read Wikipedia's page on Pokemon. Apparently Pokemon is "offensive" to Christians, Jews, and Buddists.
What all Poke-fans have to realize is that being a fan is about beleiving in something no matter what people say about it. You have to forget about the negatives and think about what made you like Pokemon in the first place. Master this and you will acheive true Poke-perfection.
Yes, I'm that obsessed...
What all Poke-fans have to realize is that being a fan is about beleiving in something no matter what people say about it. You have to forget about the negatives and think about what made you like Pokemon in the first place. Master this and you will acheive true Poke-perfection.
Yes, I'm that obsessed...
Banjodorf
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Er... why is Pokemon offensive to ANY religion? I dont get it.
And I think it's just because of Pikachu's nerfing in Melee, people lost faith in him, and many new characters have been confirmed, which are new, and thus more interesting to people. So they, of course, flock to those character's forum sections, instead of Pikachu's. DK is getting the same treatment, dont worry.
The Noob Legend
Smash Ace
This is because a year or so back, there was this Catholic school who banned Pokemon because of the 'evolution' aspect of it.
Blame denominations...
Pikachu will be as popular as ever, there are probably not alot of Pikas on the forums yet.
Blame denominations...
Pikachu will be as popular as ever, there are probably not alot of Pikas on the forums yet.
joeysmash
Smash Ace
sigh why must my fellow Catholics act like children...
anyway, People are amused by new peeps right now, so pika is getting little notice
the master of legends
Smash Cadet
I'll always like Pikachu and will always play him. He's not my main, but he's pretty close to it.
PokemonLegacy
Smash Apprentice
Dont ask me ask the religions, Lol. ( Me am Christian).
Heck, Anime compinies call PKMN movies a disgrace to anime. Its more than just SSB, its Pokemon! Also the whole "Shiny Shiny New Chars" people flock to is true.
Pikachus my 3th main...with the green headband anyway
I think he's been overshadowed a bit due to the Pokemon Trainer and his lack of "new" moves, other than his FS...
People will regret ignoring him when the thunder hits though
I think he's been overshadowed a bit due to the Pokemon Trainer and his lack of "new" moves, other than his FS...
People will regret ignoring him when the thunder hits though
Yea, all the Poke-fans probably switched to P.Trainer because he has three for the price of one...
They will regret it though, once the blue lightning appears.
They will regret it when I up-smash them, or show them his new shiny down smash.
flyinfilipino
Smash Master
No way dood, Pikachu's still awesome, he's just not that much different in appearance or moves, so he's not getting too much attention. He'll still kick butt like before, against newcomers and vets alike!
Pika Power!
Pika Power!
Necrochild313
Smash Apprentice
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I've mained him since 64, and while he was less powerful in melee I enjoyed playing with him the most nonetheless.
Teebs
Smash Champion
I agree, but the subtraction of the blue party hat has made me think about using him or not. They just gave him blue goggles now, which he stole from Pichu.
Hitzel
Smash Ace
I plan on maining Sonic, Pikachu, and Bowser.
I loved playing as Pikachu in 64. I'm looking forward to doing that again in Brawl. =)
I loved playing as Pikachu in 64. I'm looking forward to doing that again in Brawl. =)
The Sheik threads are already outnumbering the Pikachu threads. Only took 2 days.
Cranberry Rogue
Smash Journeyman
People are just fixated on the newer characters, that's all. Once people realize how epic Pikachu's new and improved Up-B is, they'll come around.
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His Up b is improved?
pyroroth
Smash Journeyman
The reason that there's a lack of threads here is because pikachu hasn't been changed much compared to others. Also the fact that sheik has been confirmed has drawn people to the sheik threads.